Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) 2027
Wednesday 12 May 2027
Israel’s declaration of independence was in 1948. The 2026 holiday is 22 April; the 2027 holiday is 12 May.
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Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) is on Wednesday 12 May 2027.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday 12 May 2027 |
| Where | Israel |
|---|
About Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)
Israel’s declaration of independence was in 1948. The 2026 holiday is 22 April; the 2027 holiday is 12 May.
Country or nation: Israel.
5 Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, with statutory weekday adjustments. Begins at sunset the previous evening. Use the published year-specific dates; 14 May is the historical Gregorian anniversary of the 1948 declaration, not a fixed annual observance.
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